A new project will transform Iowa State University's stadium and the entrance to campus and Reiman Gardens.

A new project will transform Iowa State University's stadium and the entrance to campus and Reiman Gardens.

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Updated: 6:43 PM CST Nov 25, 2013

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WEBVTT CHANGE THE EXPERIENCE OF JACK TRICE." 42 A face-lift for Iowa State's football stadium to the tune of 25-million dollars! A LOT of people have enjoyed A LOT of memorable moments at Jack Trice Stadium. And soon... That number will be getting even bigger. Vanessa Peng tells us why. Stacey and Kevin, with new renovation plans in the works...the southside hillside seats will likely be eliminated..and filled in with stadium seating. fans cheering People stuck on the hill have waited for years to hear the words...Iowa State Athletic Director jamie Pollard made at a press conference on Monday. SPX 3224, Jamie Pollard, Iowa State University Athletic Director 2:05 "AN UNBELIEVABLE PROJECT TO IMPROVE THE ENTRANCE TO IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY AND TO ENCLOSE THE SOUTH END OF JACK TRICE STADIUM." 13 Pollard says Iowa State has received a 25- million dollar gift from Roy and Bobbi Reiman to jumpstart a revamp project,...it will enclose the south end of Jack Trice Stadium and create a new entrance to campus and Reiman Gardens. SPX 3224, Coach Paul Rhoads 10:01 "I PERSONALLY WANT TO ADD MY THANK YOU TO ROY AND BOBBI FOR THIS VERY VERY GENEROUS GIFT AND FOR WHAT IT MEANS TO CYCLONE FOOTBALL TO OUR KIDS TO OUR FANS RECRUITING EFFORTS EVERYTHING ASSOCIATED WITH ATHLETICS THE FOOTBALL PROGRAM AND THE UNIVERSITY AT LARGE. 21 Jeremiah George, Senior linebacker SPX 322701 43:05 "IT'LL BE A DIFFERENT LOOK . IT'LL LOOK BETTER AND ALSO IT'LL BE LOUDER SO..YOU ALWAYS WANT TO PLAY IN FRONT OF A LARGE NUMBER OF PEOPLE WITH THAT BEING DONE THAT'S GOING TO BE GREAT."16 Levi Peters, Freshman linebacker SPX 322901 51:27 " I'M PRETTY EXCITED FOR IT." 30 Fans couldn't agree more. Tyler Emry, ISU Senior 17:07 "WHEN THERE ARE FANS SURROUNDING THE ENTIRE STADIUM ALL OF THE NOISE JUST KIND OF ECHOES OFF OF EACH OTHER AND IT CREATES A TOTALLY DIFFERENT ATMOSPHERE." 16 Now, before the project can move forward it has to be approved by the Iowa Board of Regents. It should go before the board in February.

Big changes ahead for Jack Trice Stadium

A new project will transform Iowa State University's stadium and the entrance to campus and Reiman Gardens.